Leicester School of Pharmacy

MPharm

Pharmacists are experts in all aspects of medicines and drugs; as such they play a vital role in providing quality healthcare to patients.

The patient, and the way in which a pharmacist can serve the needs of patients, is a central focus of the course. At the same time we recognise that pharmacy is a science-based profession and that a strong scientific basis will enable you to make informed decisions in practice. Inter-professional education will encourage you to meet and work with students from other health and social care disciplines and to learn more about how to work in a multiprofessional team. The course aims to produce graduates with a standard of scientific knowledge, interpersonal skills and the professional outlook necessary to embark on a career in any branch of the profession.

• Placements enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to industry working alongside experienced
• Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• 100% of Pharmacy graduates seeking to enter employment or further study are successful within 6 months of completing their course, entering into ‘graduate level employment’ (DLHE 2009/10).

Pharmacy classes started in Leicester in 1886 and moved to their present location in 1909.

You must comply with the Code of Conduct for Pharmacy Students. Successful completion of the degree is one step in becoming a pharmacist; you must also successfully complete preregistration training and pass the national exam, set by the General Pharmaceutical Council, to be able to register as a pharmacist. The General Pharmaceutical Council will not offer prospective registration advice. Applicants can appeal against a registration refusal. Any appeal must be made to the General Pharmaceutical Council's Appeals Committee. Our MPharm graduates are given support in finding a pre-registration work placement.